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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Purvis, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Purvis, MS from November 13, 1972 through May 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39475 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
85
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Purvis, MS · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Purvis, MS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Okahola, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER HAIL REPORTED ON MAX WHITE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Pine Grove, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
4:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE EOC
NWS Hail Report Location: Purvis, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Purvis, MS
2.50″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
4:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT PURVIS OLOH RD AND LOOKOUT TOWER RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Purvis, MS
2.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2015
4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to hen sized hail occurred at Purvis-Columbia Road. Quarter size hail occurred at Highway 589 and Purvis Oloh Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.04 WSW Purvis, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2013
4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Talowah, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2013
11:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.63 WSW Purvis, MS
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2012
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A windshield was busted out by golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 NNW Purvis, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
9:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in Purvis. Also some small limbs were blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Purvis, MS
0.88″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
1:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across a portion of central Lamar County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Purvis, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 8, 2008
8:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny sized hail fell in and around Purvis. The hail lasted for 10 minutes in Purvis.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 W Purvis, MS
0.75″ hail
Nov 21, 2007
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 ENE Purvis, MS
0.75″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Purvis, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2005
12:05 AM CST
Hail report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm moved NNE across Central and NE portions Lamar county. Penny to quarter sized hail occurred along its path as it moved into NW Forrest county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Purvis, MS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Purvis, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees downed across southern Lamar Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2024
4:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a part of Hwy 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Talowah, MS
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported multiple trees down across Lamar County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Brooklyn-Janice Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline on Old HWY 11 & and HWY 589.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
May 5, 2023
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS COVINGTON COUNTY. A TREE FELL ON A CAR DUE TO THE STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS... HOWEVER NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT LINE WIND DAMAGE... POSSIBLE TORNADO TRACK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2021
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SO REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY... ONE NEAR BOGGY HOLLOW RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2020
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2020
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE BROKEN ALONG MAIN STREET IN PURVIS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2020
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ONTO A HOUSE AND A CAMPER ALONG DOC JOHNSON ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH PURVIS TO COLUMBIA ROAD. LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE ALSO BLOWN DOWN IN THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Pine Grove, MS
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A CAR RAN INTO A FALLEN TREE IN THE ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 11 AND HAROLD TUCKER ROAD. TIME OF WHEN TREE MAY HAVE FALLEN ESTIMATED BY RADAR. TREE DAMAGE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Okahola, MS
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2020
1:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO FAITH FELLOWSHIP ON PURVIS TO BROOKLYN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2019
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 11 NEAR PURVIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WHIDDON RD AND A TREE ON A HOUSE ON HAVEN RD. EST SUB SEVERE WIND GUSTS OF 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Okahola, MS
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Purvis, MS

21 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported damage to office building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Purvis, MS
UNK category
May 7, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects time of previous tornado report from 2 N Purvis and updated damage info. Major damage occurred to buildings along MS Highway 589 and Old Highway 11. An office building was damaged. Multiple trees were also uprooted in the area. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Purvis, MS
UNK category
Apr 1, 2022
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS WEAK TORNADO BEGAN ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNTOWN PURVIS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US 11 AND MS 589 WHERE A PORTION OF A GAS STATION CANOPY WAS REMOVED... MINOR TREE DAMAGE OCCURRED... AND A SIGN WAS BLOWN DOWN. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST DOWNING TREES AND SNAPPING LARGE TREE BRANCHES AS IT CROSSED US 11... SHERLOCK HERRING RD... AND HAROLD TUCKER RD... E HILL RD... AND WHITE CHAPEL RD. ON E HILL RD... A PORTION OF A METAL ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF. THE TORNADO LIFTED AS IT REACHED I-59 IN WESTERN FORREST COUNTY WHERE ADDITIONAL MINOR TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Purvis, MS
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
12:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSE OKAHOLA. A CAR RAN INTO A FALLEN TREE IN THE ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 11 AND HAROLD TUCKER ROAD. TIME OF WHEN TREE MAY HAVE FALLEN ESTIMATED BY RADAR. TORNADO DAMAGE CONFIRMED IN THIS LOCATION BY NWS SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Okahola, MS
UNK category
Aug 30, 2017
3:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A WOODED AREA JUST NORTH OF PURVIS TO COLUMBIA ROAD... NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF B YOUNG ROAD. THIS AREA WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO POWER CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR A DOWNED TRANSMISSION LINE. BASED OFF THEIR REPORT... NUMEROUS PINES TREES WERE SNAPPED/UPROOTED AND A V BASED TRUSS TOWER WAS TAKEN DOWN. A TDS FROM BOTH KLIX/KDGX WAS NOTED AS WELL. THIS AREA WILL BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER WHEN ACCESS TO THE AREA IS POSSIBLE. AT THIS TIME... A PRELIMINARY RATING OF EF1 HAS BEEN GIV
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Purvis, MS
UNK category
Mar 31, 2017
10:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK AND BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF TATUM SALT DOME ROAD AND TRACKED ENE FOR 1.5 MILES. AS IT CROSSED TATUM SALT DOME ROAD... PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES. DAMAGE WAS MAINLY IN THE FORM OF METAL ROOFS BEING TORN OFF 3 SHEDS AND A BARN DESTROYED. A MOBILE HOME ALSO HAD A LARGE SECTION OF THE METAL ROOF TAKEN OFF. THREE INSTANCES OF THIS ROOF DAMAGE... THE TIN WAS BLOWN TO THE NW... INDICATING ROTATION FROM A WEAK TORNADO. ADDITIONALLY... MANY LARGE LIMBS WERE BROKEN ALONG THE PATH
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Purvis, MS
UNK category
Jan 23, 2017
9:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 FATAL... 56 INJ *** TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT PURVIS-OLOH ROAD AND GAINED STRENGTH BEFORE CROSSING THE LAMAR/FORREST COUNTY LINE AND MOVING INTO HATTIESBURG. THE TORNADO DID MAJOR DAMAGE THROUGH THE SOUTHERN PART OF CITY WHERE 4 FATALITIES OCCURRED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST THROUGH PETAL AND INFLICTED MORE MAJOR DAMAGE ON STRUCTURES BEFORE EXITING INTO PERRY COUNTY COVERED BY WFO MOB. PATH LENGTH IN WFO JAN CWA WAS 24.2 MILES WITH PEAK WIND 145 MPH AND MAX WIDTH HALF A MILE. TOTAL PA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Purvis, MS
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
9:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG OLD HWY 11. SOME DAMAGE WAS ALSO REPORTED JUST WEST NEAR PURVIS OLOH AND MAX WHITE RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Purvis, MS
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
8:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAVELED EAST AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO TREES AND STRUCTURES. PATH LENGTH 5.61 MILES. MAX WIDTH 150 YARDS. PEAK WIND 107 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Purvis, MS
UNK category
Jan 2, 2017
8:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY FOUND AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 105MPH. MAX WIDTH OF 225 YARDS. PATH LENGTH OF 8.4 MILES. THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CORINTH CUTOFF ROAD AND CONTINUED TOWARDS THE EAST TOWARDS HIGHWAY 11. THE TORNADO TRACKED QUICKLY EAST/NORTHEAST ACROSS THE INTERSTATE BEFORE DISSIPATING AFTER GOING ABOUT 1.5 MILES INTO WESTERN FORREST COUNTY.ALONG ITS TRACK THE TORNADO DID MOSTLY MINOR TO MODERATE TREE DAMAGE ALTHOUGH A FEW STRUCTURES DID RECEIVE MODEST DAMAGE INSIDE LAMAR COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Purvis, MS
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
12:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR TALOWAH RD WHERE IT UPROOTED A COUPLE OF TREES AND CAUSED SOME MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST NORTHEAST UPROOTING A FEW TREES AND CAUSING ROOF DAMAGE TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST NORTHEAST ACROSS MITCHELL AVE WHERE A TREE FELL ON A HOUSE. THE TORNADO ENDED NEAR STONEFIELD DRIVE SNAPPING A FEW MORE TREES AND CAUSING ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Purvis, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
10:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF DAMAGE AROUND PURVIS OLOH ROAD AND MCRANEY ROAD. TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE OBSERVED IN DUAL-POL RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Purvis, MS
EF0 category
Dec 9, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down and caused some shingle damage, as well as broke a window on a house. Several trees were blown down. Two of the trees were blown down onto vehicles. Maximum wind speed was 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NE Talowah, MS
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2008
12:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down for about 2 miles and moved through Purvis. A few trees were blown down along with scattered broken limbs. Some additional minor wind damage also occurred outside the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.22 ESE Purvis, MS
EF1 category
May 15, 2008
9:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Purvis, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began on the east side of Purvis, here it downed some limbs and small trees. The tornado intensified and widened at it approached and crossed Interstate 59 near Black Creek. Numerous trees and large limbs were snapped along the path as it moved through the area between the interstate and Highway 49. Additionally, a couple homes and outbuildings were damaged by limbs or trees falling on them. The tornado intensified again and narrowed as it approached Highway 49 and the south gate of Camp Shelby. A number of large trees were downed along the highway, and from there to the actual gate of Camp Shelby. One large tree fell on a mobile home on the east side of Highway 49, destroying it. Shingles were pulled off a couple commercial buildings along the highway as well and 2 power poles were snapped. This area was where the tornado reached its maximum intensity. As the tornado moved across Camp Shelby, it remained narrow, but not as intense, with winds likely in the 70 to 80 mph range. The tornado downed numerous large limbs and sporadic trees as it moved across the base. One large tree fell on base quarters home, causing serious damage to it, and another tree fell on a vehicle, destroying it. Some other minor roof damage was noted. The tornado continued causing sporadic tree damage as it crossed Highway 98 near the Perry County line where it dissipated. Maximum winds were around 105 mph. The total path length across Lamar and Forrest Counties was 15 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.21 ESE Purvis, MS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Purvis, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,691
Households634
Housing units771
Income
Median household income$34,688
$100k+ households19.6%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached647
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes42
Housing mix
Single-family share83.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied394
Renter-occupied240
Vacant units137
Home value & age
Median home value$122,500
Owner homes $300k+1.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars586
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Purvis have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 85 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near Purvis, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Purvis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Purvis, MS is 2.75″. It was reported near Purvis, MS on March 17, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in Purvis — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Purvis and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Purvis — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Purvis address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Purvis — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Purvis address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Purvis — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Purvis, MS, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Purvis, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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